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LX58 FRC

2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,355 mi
Last recorded38,355 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 508,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 FRC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 38,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and noisey (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 38,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 37,356 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 34,571 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop Lamp slightly damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2018 34,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop Lamp slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,526 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 34,526 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 33,127 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,522 miles

nail in rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,522 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

nail in rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,522 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 21,522 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 1 Nov 2012 15,733 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,733 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,906 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 9,906 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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LX58 FRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 8,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX58 FRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX58 FRC registered?

LX58 FRC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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